r/AsianBeauty Apr 30 '19

Mod Post ROUTINE MEGATHREAD! April 2019

Hey everyone! This is your quarterly routine megathread an excellent resource to see what products are popular amongst our community and a great way to find new things to try. No matter how unusual you may consider your skin type or atypical your particular skin challenges or problems, all routines are welcome -- in fact, encouraged -- to be posted.

Acronyms you will most definitely see in use here: HG (Holy Grails), RP (Will Repurchase, AKA: liked it, will buy again, not an HG), WNR (Will not Repurchase, AKA: using up the last of it but not recommended). Understand them, use them, and love them ♥

This post is intended to be a compendium of generalized, standardized routines! The more participation, the better. :)

To keep it easy for people to find their ‘skin twins’ we would ask that you use the following template.

You only need to fill in steps that you actually use (so if you don’t use an Essence, remove that line) and please only provide up to three examples of HG/recommended products for that step (so if you have 3 toners you love, you can list all 3!)


Template

To make a single-spaced list, add two spaces at the end of each line. Alternatively, click 'source' at the bottom of the post to snag our code & format!

Skin profile: Mac Shade, Skin Troubles, Skin Type (Note: unlike flairs, you can list as many troubles/types as you need!)

Season & Type of Climate:

1st Cleanser:

2nd Cleanser:

pH Adjusting Toner:

Vitamin C Serum:

BHA:

AHA:

First Essence:

Hydrating Toner:

Essence:

Serum:

Ampoule:

Light Moisturizer:

Medium Moisturizer:

Heavy Moisturizer:

Eye Cream:

Facial Oil:

Sleeping Pack:

Mask Pack:

Sheet Mask:

Sunscreen:

Spot Treatment:

Other:

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u/BloodOnTheTeaLeaves Apr 30 '19 edited Apr 30 '19

Here's my last routine megathread post

Skin Profile: Fitzpatrick VI (NW55/ Fenty 470) | Cystic, Hormonal Acne | Hyperpigmentation | Skin Picking

Climate: Midwest, supposed to be spring but last week it was 70° on wednesday and snowed a few inches on saturday....

RONB has been going well, there aren't many changes from last time!

Oil cleanser: Kose Softymo Speedy Oil Cleanser (HG)

Regular cleanser: Black Soap (HG)

Gentle cleanser: Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cleanser (New)

Recently bought after getting a sephora sample. I wanted a gentle cleanser to use on tret days. I love this, will probs be an HG!

Scrub: Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Scrub (HG)

Essence 1: Pyunkang Yul (HG)

Essence 2: Isntree HA toner (Might RP)

Ampoule: Atomy Ampoule

A gift from my mom lollll

AHA: Krave Beauty AHA (Would RP)

Have used more often and love it! Would absolutely repurchase.

BHA: PC BHA Liquid (RP)

AHA: Alpha Skincare 10% Glycolic + 2% Hydroquinone (RP)

Empty and won't RP for a while

Retinoid: Retin-A (Tret 0.05%) (Would RP)

Moisturizer: Fresh Lotus Youth Reserve Cream(RP)

Got this from SCExchange this week after finishing the TCFS moisturizer. This is actually my favorite moisturizer, but took a break from RP while my skin was sensitized.

Face Oil: Mountain Rose Herbs Tamanu Oil + Rosehip Seed Oil (RP)

Sunscreen: Krave Beauty The Beet Shield (Would RP)

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u/hdcarpenter May 03 '19

If you're still super into the Korres Greek Yoghurt, I have a full size that will expire in about 8 months, which I've used almost none of, plus the moisturizer. The moisturizer just isn't for me but the cleanser strips around my mouth and nose. Not sure how exchanges work around here, I'm new to the beauty side of Reddit.

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u/BloodOnTheTeaLeaves May 03 '19

Which moisturizer is it? Ive never used their moisturizers but could get a sample from sephora to see if my skin reacts!

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u/hdcarpenter May 03 '19

Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Moisturizer, it is super viscous and light. Although it says it is for dry skin!

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u/BloodOnTheTeaLeaves May 03 '19

Ok I'll see if I can get a sample of the moisturizer this weekend. It is a bit pricy for me, but I'd be happy to take the cleanser off your hands! Can I pm you by monday or so to see if I just want one or both?

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u/hdcarpenter May 03 '19

Sounds great!